Village of Pemberton DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE FRONTIER STREET PILOT PROJECT WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REVIEW THE PLAN

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1 Village of Pemberton DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE FRONTIER STREET PILOT PROJECT WELCOME TO THE NEW FRONTIER STREET! WE NEED YOUR HELP TO REVIEW THE PLAN The Village of Pemberton would like your feedback on the proposed detailed design for Frontier Street and your ideas on how to implement the project. PROJECT OVERVIEW: In 2009, the Village of Pemberton developed a Downtown Enhancement Strategy through a series of workshops and presentations, working closely with the community to reflect their vision. Frontier Street was identified as an important entrance and gateway to the Village. At the same time, Frontier Street and adjacent parcels were owned by a few land owners as well as the Village of Pemberton. This combination of factors made Frontier Street an excellent candidate to begin the more detailed design process of physical transformation in the Downtown. In July of 2010, MVH Urban Planning & Design Inc. was retained, building on their earlier work, to engage the community again to develop a detailed design for Frontier Street. A community walk-about, followed by an outdoor workshop, then an evening workshop resulted in a plan that was very well received by community members at the presentation the following evening. FRONTIER STREET REDESIGN: The following briefly summarizes the proposed design and programming for the enhance Frontier Street. The Frontier Street includes the properties on both sides of the Street from Camus Street Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 1

2 south to Aster Street, including Pioneer Park. The design (as illustrated) can be divided into two main sections: The North Section north of Birch Street, The South Section south of Birch Street to Pioneer Park. DESIGN VISION Frontier Street will be the gateway and staging area to the Village of Pemberton and the Pemberton Valley Adventure Playground. Abundant free parking, convenient transit, trendy restaurants, coffee shops, eateries, a farmer s marketplace, an adventure centre, and live performance venues will create an exciting place for local residents, businesses, and visitors to meet, celebrate, and socialize. Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 2

3 DESIGN STRATEGY Increase public space by creating a public square, expanding and programming park space, and widening sidewalks. Extend the existing active outdoor eating and coffee shop patios into a Frontier Square. Develop a major sheltered community gathering area Pemberton Valley Market Hall. Create an Adventure Centre kiosk (business promotion centre) for the Downtown and Pemberton Valley. DESIGN RENEWAL PLAN FOR FRONTIER STREET Redesign the existing parking lots and circulation so the area is safer, greened with trees, and easy to access. Create one intersection and four pedestrian plazas at Frontier Street and Birch Street to increase safety and create one major gateway intersection for Pemberton. Create a transit drop-off zone by the Transit Centre (former Railway Station) for convenience and safety. Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 3

4 Extend the former Railway Station Platform with overhead weather protection. Extend Pioneer Park toward the railway tracks and add a roundabout to attract visitors to the Park area, and create a better connection to Frontier Street. Engage artists participation in the design of public features including the Art Park and Heritage Walk along the CN railway area. Incorporate opportunities for lots of public seating, and viewing areas, including the potential for a major viewing tower at the end of the covered walkway south of the Transit Station. Utilize street graphics to add colour in a cost effective manner. Make the barn struture the first project to celebrate the renewal of Downtown Pemberton and have everyone participate to building the project in some way. Build the project in phases so that the project can be funded in smaller pieces. Create memories, excitement, and seasonal comfort. FEATURE DESIGN ELEMENTS Frontier Square This central public square adjoining the southwest corner of Birch Street and Frontier Street provides an arrival and gathering place. Frontier Square is a natural extension of existing patio spaces created by the adjoining cafes and restaurants. A variety paving patterns will bring colour and texture to the space, creating an enhanced meeting place, sheltered area, and great sunny location to view Mount Currie. A water feature will provide a background cooling effect to the space and symbolize the meeting of mountains and river in the Pemberton River Valley. Select specimen tree plantings will green the space, provide selective shading, and add seasonal colour, while framing the outstanding views. Convenient vehicular drop-off spaces will Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 4

5 be located along the east side for handicapped and convenient pick-up/drop-off. Frontier Square is detailed with the following elements: Water feature and sitting area Diverse patterned paving Unique seating for chatting and viewing Directional signposts Information kiosk Specimen trees Accent lighting Special rock features to define the space Bike racks, recycling bins. Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 5

6 Pemberton Valley Market Hall The Hall will be a classic Pemberton Valley barn structure with exposed post and beam construction. Its charm will be in its rustic and open nature inviting residents and visitors to participate! Activities can range from a weekly Pemberton Valley Farmer s Market, to traditional barn dances, summer evening movies, and other entertainment, cultural festivals, and performances. The barn structure should be economical to both erect and maintain with options for heaters and other temporary enclosures during colder months. The Market Hall may also include a Memorial Plaza as a commemoration place and relocation area for the Memorial located outside the Legion building not far from the Plaza. This location will provide shelter (Market Hall) for bad weather conditions on Memorial Day and a more meditative place to remember. A grassed mound adjoining the plaza will provide a sitting area and buffer the CN railway tracks from the plaza. Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 6

7 FRONTIER STREET PILOT PROJECT COMMENT SHEET 1. What do you like about the PROJECT? 2. What improvements would you make to the PROJECT? 3. Which part of the PROJECT do you feel should come first? (for example: Frontier Square, Pemberton Valley Market Hall, Street Improvements, Sidewalks, Adventure Centre, Memorial Plaza, Parking Lot Improvements) 4. How would you like to contribute to this PROJECT? (for example: contribute materials, make a donation, fund a special part of the project memorial plaza, or just offer good will and support) Pemberton FRONTIER STREET PROJECT Page 7

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